ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 47/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 21 points (68/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Performance 63
Display 82
Camera 16
Battery 19
Portability 76
Value for money 6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 225g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 21 points higher (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (42/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (42/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (66/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (76/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2342433 1119714
Geekbench Single 2205 1488
Geekbench Multi 7192 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2640x1080
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 65W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 183 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
16
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2640x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 10W
19
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
47/100 -109.2%
1119714 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 109.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (83/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (42/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (66/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (76/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 21 points (68/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (42/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users.